CLASSIC 78 FROM THE GORGEOUS JULIE LONDON ON THE UK LONDON LABEL

CRY ME A RIVER

 

Julie London (, – , ) was an singer and actress. Best known for her smoky, sensual voice, as a singer she was at her peak in the 1950s; her acting career lasted more than 35 years, ending with the role of nurse , RN, on the TV show (1972–1979).

London began singing in public in her teens before appearing in a film. She was discovered by (wife of ) while London was working as an elevator operator. Her early film career did not include any singing roles.

She recorded 32 albums in a career that began in 1955 with a live performance at the 881 Club in . She was named by the most popular female vocalist for 1955, 1956, and 1957. She was the subject of a 1957 cover article in which she was quoted as saying, "It's only a thimbleful of a voice, and I have to use it close to the microphone. But it is a kind of oversmoked voice, and it automatically sounds intimate."

One of her most famous singles "", was written by her high school classmate Arthur Hamilton and produced by her husband Troup. The song was featured in the 1956 film . This became a million-selling single after release in April and also sold on re-issue in April 1983 from the attention brought by a rendition. The song gained recent attention being featured in the films Passion of Mind (2000) and (2006).

Other hit US singles include "", "", "". Songs such as "Go Slow" epitomized her career style: her voice is slow, smoky, and sensual. Aside from her music, the notably suggestive portrait photos used on London's album covers made lasting impressions even on the tone deaf.

 

CRY ME A RIVER

Now you say you're lonely
You cry the whole night through
Well, you can cry me a river
Cry me a river
I cried a river over you

Now you say you're sorry
For being so untrue
Well, you can cry me a river
Cry me a river
I cried a river over you

You drove me... nearly drove me
Out of my head
While you never shed a tear

Remember... I remember all that you said
Told me love was too plebeian
Told me you were through with me

And now you say you love me
Well, just to prove you do
Come on and cry me a river
Cry me a river
I cried a river over you

I cried a river over you

DISC DETAILS

UK LONDON  HLU 8240  10" 78rpm SHELLAC

JULIE LONDON 

A SIDE:-  CRY ME A RIVER 

B SIDE:-   S'WONDERFUL

Condition = VG+  

No digs, cracks or chips - some scuffs and marks but record plays well! CLASSIC!

 

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